Sheep: A smaller entry of approximately 800 quality sheep were presented at our weekly sheep sale at Swatragh on Saturday 8th April, witnessing a strong demand for well fleshed ewes with top prices being paid.

Several pens of heavy lambs sold well in excess of £91.00 each to a top rate of £94.50, middleweight lambs sold to £90.00 for 23.5kg and fat ewes were in high demand with several over £100 and a top price of £112 being paid for several lots. Springers reached £94 for 24kg.

Breeders were in high demand with the top price of £220 being paid for doubles and several lots of singles reaching £140.